January 22, 1962 ~ October 20, 2021
OBITUARY
Lon Brown, Jr. was born January 22, 1962 to Lon Brown, Sr. and Lobelia Douglass Brown in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He grew up with his two older sisters, Lyn Michele and Dawn Allyson.
Lon was christened and received his early Christian upbringing at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, located at the time in Glenville. Following graduation from Shaker Heights HS in 1980, he attended Hampton University and Kent State University.
Prior to his graduation, he met and married Silvia Mencia. They had two children, Lon Glen Brown, III and Sabrina Elisa Brown of Solon, Ohio.
After graduation Lon worked for the Department of Human Services in Akron. He found subsequent employment with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Local Union 310, and the City of Cleveland.
Lon enjoyed fishing and playing chess. He was noted for his warm and outgoing personality.
Lon was predeceased by his sister, Dawn, who died February 23, 2010. He is survived by his parents, Lon and Lobelia Brown; his son, Lon Brown, III; his daughter, Sabrina Brown; sister, Lyn Michele Austin; grandchildren, Lon Brown, IV, Zara and Khailon; special friend, Sandra Thomas; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service was held Saturday, October 30, 2021 at E. F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home in Warrensville Heights [44128]. A video of the service may be seen here.
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